Cumberland, Wisconsin · field elev 1,243 ft
Density Altitude at Cumberland Municipal (KUBE)
Cumberland Municipal sits at 1,243 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (79 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 2,825 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7 | −1,864 ft | 19.1 | −1,179 ft |
| February | 13.5 | −1,585 ft | 24.3 | −808 ft |
| March | 26.3 | −666 ft | 37.1 | 86 ft |
| April | 41.0 | 353 ft | 51.6 | 1,065 ft |
| May | 54.4 | 1,250 ft | 64.7 | 1,921 ft |
| June | 64.8 | 1,927 ft | 74.7 | 2,556 ft |
| July | 69.2 | 2,208 ft | 79.0 | 2,825 ft |
| August | 67.1 | 2,075 ft | 76.9 | 2,694 ft |
| September | 58.3 | 1,506 ft | 68.5 | 2,164 ft |
| October | 44.5 | 590 ft | 54.0 | 1,224 ft |
| November | 30.0 | −406 ft | 38.0 | 148 ft |
| December | 16.5 | −1,367 ft | 24.3 | −808 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KUBE
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,243 ft — the air behaves like 2,825 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,244 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KUBE in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 79 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Cumberland Municipal reaches roughly 2,825 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KUBE on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,864 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,208 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,243 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Cumberland Municipal?
1,243 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KUBE (ICAO) / UBE (FAA), in Cumberland, Wisconsin.